Analysts: Pakistan Allowing Militants To Regroup And Fortify

Analysts: Pakistan Allowing Militants To Regroup And Fortify

The announcement of a cease-fire just a few weeks into a determined military operation against one of Pakistan's most wanted men, the militant leader Baitullah Mehsud, has once again raised questions about the Pakistani government's commitment to combating militancy in the country's tribal areas.

Pakistani analysts said they feared that the cease-fire was reminiscent of past deals that allowed the militants to regroup and fortify their stronghold, turning the tribal areas into a veritable ministate for the Taliban and Al Qaeda. United States officials have long voiced reservations that any further deals with the militants would be counterproductive.

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